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People are getting married later and later, and finding it more difficult to find a suitable partner when they are ready. Some of the difficulty can be circumvented if you will individually get clear about where you stand on these three issues mentioned. It may be easier to project the blame on someone else, or continue saying, “I won’t settle.” What usually happens is you will settle, and if you settle in one of these areas, you most likely will live to regret that you settled. …

Fear and love rule the world and relationships. When your fear being alone, and facing your own demons keeps you locked in an unhealthy relationship, it is time to face your demons and work through the pain. Happiness is waiting for you, but it’s inside you. No person can make us happy if we are afraid of being alone. That isn’t love, that’s fear. This article offers helpful suggestions …

Every human I know has made at least one promise they didn’t keep. Hopefully, it’s only one or two. If this is a consistent pattern for you, it’s time to work on this. If you destroy someone’s ability to trust you, you have destroyed someone who had faith in you at one time. With each year that passes, you will realize there are less and less people who have faith in you. Life gets lonely when no one trusts you anymore. Life becomes hell when you don’t trust yourself anymore. 5 important ways to make amends with people who no longer believe your words. …

When you lose someone you love, you are fragile, and need time to reflect, and re-live those memories. If you have a good friend who will experience the loss with you, the healing stage can be less tragic, but no matter who is there to help or not, it takes a long time to get over the memories. I work with people who have suffered severe losses and the one thing it has taught me time and time again, is that most of the time sad memories fade, but never disappear. This article offers solid advice and support for those who lose a love. …

Parents must be supportive of their daughters feelings, but keep the big picture in mind. Within three short years she has to understand that what she chooses to wear effects peoples’ judgment forever. The part of parenting we often neglect is the most difficult. It’s the part that teaches choices, consequences, and following through. In the teen years, many times loving means saying, “NO, you are much too wonderful to stoop that low.” Love her enough to help her choose a prom dress, but don’t let her walk out of the house looking less than the beautiful child you held in your arms at birth. This article provides helpful suggestions when choosing a prom dress. …

I frequently get requests for marital therapy where the woman will say, “My husband has become an animal.” I inquire asking her, “Has anything changed in the marriage?” Frequently she will say, “Not really, my parents moved in, but they are in an apartment in the back of the house, so it really doesn’t affect us.” I will then ask, “Are you as active sexually as you use to be?” Her response may bring a faint smile to your face, she says, “No, I’m stressed out, my mom is here all the time.” This article offers suggestions to support you caring for your parents, without sacrificing your own marriage. …

We cannot save our children from all of the dangers any more than our parents could save us. We can be proactive though, and we can assert our parental authority and say, “NO,” even if that isn’t the most popular response. Parents cannot be parents and be their kid’s buddy. Be your spouse’s buddy, be your kid’s mom and dad. …

If you find yourself with an impending divorce date, and you both aren’t sure if you really want to go through with it, you do have options. Within this article are 5 suggestions you should consider prior to calling a therapist for help. …

The economy is forcing many of those who left to return, and it is awkward when a grown son or daughter moves back in with mom and dad. Many times, they don’t come home alone; they have a “friend” or spouse. Having teenagers living with parents is wild enough, but having grown children with their spouses, friends or children living with parents can be chaotic. This article helps provide guidance for the in-law couple who move back with “mom and dad”. …

Great marriages are built with trust, understanding, and realizing you cannot be all things to your partner. Encouraging each other’s alone time can energize your marriage and make you more appreciative of the person you share your cave with. This article offers tips for you and your partner that will help you feel closer. …

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